Comparison

ComicReader vs RigVeda

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ComicReader

Organize and read your digital comic collection with this app. Import files from local storage or cloud services, track your reading progress, and enjoy features like dark mode and widgets. Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats.

Highlights
  • Import comics from local storage or cloud
  • Organize comics into collections
  • Track reading progress
  • Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF files
  • Dark mode and widgets
  • Multi-window support on iPad
Features
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ComicReader is made for reading your comics, manga and graphic novels, simply. Import your files (CBZ, CBR, PDF), organize them the way you like, and enjoy smooth reading, true to the original. Comfortable, faithful reading • Pages turn smoothly, two-page spreads show on iPhone Duo and iPad, and manga reads right to left • Each comic keeps its own settings and picks up where you stopped • Bookmarks, and a thumbnail overview to find any page at a glance A tidy library • Your series grouped into stacks of covers, which open right on the next issue to read • Series spotted automatically, so your issues are easy to sort • Quick filters: unread, in progress or finished • Interactive covers with a holographic sheen Back to your comics in a blink • The comics you're reading stay right at the top of your library • Quick access from widgets, the Lock Screen, Control Center or the Action button • Works with Spotlight, Siri and the Shortcuts app • Reminders to get back to a comic later Privacy No ads, no tracking and no account needed: your files stay with you. Free to try, then your choice Download ComicReader for free and read up to 3 comics. To unlock unlimited reading, choose a subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Even without full access, you always keep your library and your files. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Already bought the app? If you bought ComicReader before the switch to subscriptions, your full access is yours for life. There's nothing more to pay. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://siilver777.github.io/ComicReaderPrivacyPolicy/

About

RigVeda

Access the complete Rig Veda with all 10 mandals in an easy-to-read format. Switch between English transliteration and original Sanskrit shlokas, with descriptions available in English and Hindi. Customize font size and bookmark favorite verses for quick access.

Highlights
  • All 10 mandals
  • English transliteration
  • Original Sanskrit shlokas
  • English and Hindi descriptions
  • Adjustable font size
  • Bookmark selected text
Features
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This app brings you all 10 mandals in an easy to read format. The application allows switching between English transliteration (romanized) and original Sanskrit shlokas. The description is available in English and Hindi. The application offers features to increase the font size as well as save the selected text as a bookmark for future reference.

Screenshots

ComicReader4 screens
RigVeda4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ComicReader at Free against RigVeda's $0.99. ComicReader also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). RigVeda's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ComicReader is free to download; RigVeda costs $0.99 up front. ComicReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. RigVeda asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RigVeda holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicReader has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ComicReader's written reviews are positive against 75% of RigVeda's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicReader ships an update monthly, RigVeda every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ComicReader versus RigVeda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicReaderRigVeda
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason BaracassaVarun pant

Customer experience

ComicReader

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

RigVeda

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ComicReader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99
None

RigVeda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ComicReader free?
ComicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RigVeda free?
RigVeda costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ComicReader or RigVeda?
RigVeda is rated higher. ComicReader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while RigVeda averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ComicReader or RigVeda have ads?
Neither ComicReader nor RigVeda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicReader or RigVeda?
ComicReader ships an update monthly, and RigVeda every 15 months. Most recently, ComicReader was updated on October 26, 2026 and RigVeda on November 3, 2026.

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